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KNHK-FM

Coordinates: 45°47′41″N 118°10′6″W / 45.79472°N 118.16833°W / 45.79472; -118.16833
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KNHK-FM
Broadcast areaWalla Walla, Washington
Frequency101.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding101.9 Hank FM
Programming
FormatClassic country
SubchannelsHD2: AAA "106.9 The Oasis"
HD3: Regional Mexican "Ke Buena 94.5"
HD4: Adult hits "104.5 Bob FM"
Ownership
OwnerAlexandra Communications
KUJ
History
First air date
1997 (as KZZM)
Former call signs
KZZM (1996–2005)
KMMG (2005–2006)
KUJJ (2006–2012)
KZIU-FM (2012–2021)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID78697
ClassC2
ERP13,500 watts
HAAT292 meters (958 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°47′41″N 118°10′6″W / 45.79472°N 118.16833°W / 45.79472; -118.16833
Translator(s)HD3: 94.5 K233CJ (College Place)
HD4: 104.3 K282CI (Walla Walla)
Links
Public license information
Websitecrankthehank.com
kebuena945.com (HD3)

KNHK-FM (101.9 FM, "101.9 Hank FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format.[2] Licensed to Weston, Oregon, United States, the station is currently owned by Alexandra Communications.[3]

History

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The station signed on the air in 1997 as KZZM. On February 3, 2005, the station changed its call sign to KMMG. On March 1, 2006, it changed to KUJJ.[4]

On December 20, 2011, KUJJ changed its format from smooth jazz to contemporary hits, branded as "New Zoo 102". On January 1, 2012, KUJJ changed its call sign to KZIU-FM.

On October 18, 2015, KZIU flipped to classic country as "101.9 Hank FM".[5]

On October 12, 2021, KZIU-FM changed its call sign to KNHK-FM.[6]

HD Radio

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On October 1, 2024, KNHK-HD3 changed their format from sports to Regional Mexican, branded as "Ke Buena 94.5".[7]

Translators

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KNHK-FM also broadcasts on the following translators:

Broadcast translator for KNHK-HD3
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place, Washington 156936 250 D LMS
Broadcast translator for KNHK-HD4
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K282CI 104.3 FM Walla Walla, Washington 156912 250 D LMS

K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place relays KNHK-HD3. K282CI 104.3 FM Walla Walla relays KNHK-HD4.

HD Radio

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KNHK-FM airs the following formats on its HD sub channels: adult alternative "106.9 The Oasis" on HD2, Fox Sports Radio on HD3 and adult hits ("104.5 Bob FM") on HD4.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNHK-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  3. ^ "KNHK-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  4. ^ "KNHK-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  5. ^ Hank Moves In Walla Walla
  6. ^ "Call Sign History".
  7. ^ Ke Buena Arrives in Walla Walla Radioinsight - October 1, 2024
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